Thursday, January 7, 2016

No hoverboards allowed at University of Kentucky

(AP) — Students,
faculty and staff returning to the University of Kentucky for the spring
semester can leave the hoverboards they got over the holidays at home.

The
university says it has temporarily banned the use, possession or storage of all
such devices, citing reports that some have caught fire.

UK said in a news release
Wednesday the ban includes residence halls, university apartments, Greek
houses, academic buildings and all other campus buildings and grounds. Also
included are off-campus properties that UK controls.

The ban is
effective immediately.

Several
other schools have implemented similar bans.

UK said its
ban will remain in effect until more information is available and better safety
standards are in place.

The release
said UK will provide temporary storage for students who can't get hoverboards
home safely.